We were having trouble with a mouse infestation in our camper. We placed Bounce regular scent dryer sheets in the drawers and cabinets. All the mice left quickly.
We tried generic brand dryer sheets, but they didn’t work — no mouse repellent effect whatsoever.
Randy Orcutt
Hillsboro, Ohio
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I currently have mice problem. Thanks for the suggestion!
I currently have mice problem at my apt and had already caught one. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to try that!